The BIM4M2 working group is currently developing a tool Is BIM Right for Me? They are inviting manufacturers to road test this tool to gauge its effectiveness.

They are also asking manufacturers to join them at Ecobuild for a panel discussion at 13.00, Wednesday 4th March. Ecobuild have a comprehensive programme of BIM seminars specific for manufacturers.

BIM data solutions

“In developing data solutions for BIM Maturity Level 2, we also need to have in mind the future needs of Level 3 and beyond” says Steve Thompson in assessing BIM and the data challenge, in his article for Adjacent Government.

Broader BIM

Richard Blakesley, Chair of BIM4M2 Education Group and Managing Director of Howitt Consulting, says in his article“You only have to mention the term “BIM” to a building product manufacturer and you will be certain to elicit a response.” Read his full article here, in which he provides a review of the tools being developed for manufacturers.